Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on his soldiers to hold out in the Russian region of Kursk. Contrary to reports that Russian troops are pushing the Ukrainians back there, Zelensky said the bridgehead was strong.

Ukraine retains control over parts of Russia's western border region after the October deadline set by president Putin for his military expired.

Ukrainian military leader briefs UK on deep strikes against Russian targets "I visited the military units and divisions operating in Sumy and Russia’s Kursk region, where Ukrainian soldiers are bravely and effectively carrying out their combat missions,